Get stunning results and high contrast images easily with the Rogue FlashBender XL

August 29, 2024/in blog, Visions and technique, Webinars and instructional videos/by Frank Doorhof

I love the FlashBender XL

I’ve been using the Rogue FlashBender for over 10 years now. And it’s still one of my favorite modifiers because you get easily stunning results and can make high-contrast images.

When I got the “first” edition I started using it not as a bounce card. But to get some cool effects on the background, and due to the design of the FlashBender, you could also light your model from the back. An amazing tool at that moment which gave me loads of creative options.

This also got the attention of Expo Imaging (the creators of Rogue) and we started to talk. And over the years the Frank Doorhof XL edition was designed. Every time we added and changed smaller and larger details and I’m incredibly proud of the product as it is today.

First of all; the material on the Frank Doorhof edition is different from the other FlashBenders. We chose a soft silver material that gives you a more direct light-output vs white. So you get a really nice edge to your light. Plus it also boosts the output which can be great for outside situations where you need a bit more.

The FlashBender Frank Doorhof XL edition can be used as :

Bounce card
By bending the top you can limit the light loss and get much more direct light on your subject instead of just losing it into the air.

Softbox
In the box, you also find a softbox attachment to soften the light.

Snoot
Just fold the flashbender into a snoot by using the velcro.

Striplight with grid
Probably my favorite option and also the one I’m using in this video.

In this video, I show you how you can use the FlashBender in the striplight configuration to light both the background and the model for some really cool and contrasty images.

And some of the results you also see in the video.

For my American friends, buy from Rogue

A videotip about using the FlashBender XL Pro (Frank Doorhof edition)

March 10, 2024/in blog, Visions and technique/by Frank Doorhof

The FlashBender XL Pro is my favorite light shaper

I’ve been using the Rogue FlashBender for many years. And without any doubt, it’s one of the most flexible light shapers.
You can use it as a snoot, bounce card, softbox, and even a striplight with grid.

The FlasBender was designed for speedlights and round strobes. So, it fits most of the hybrid strobes on the market like Godox, Geekoto, Profoto, Westcott, etc.
Besides all the different ways to use it, the main advantage for me is that there is always room for a FlashBender or two. It folds up very flat so it will mostly just sit on top of my gear in my backpack.

If you also want a FlashBender, or one of the other Rogue products check
Rogueflash.com / Rogueflash.nl

And for the Dutch customers get the Rogue products and the FlashBender XL Pro here.

Because we are the Dutch distributor for Rogue we also have a Dutch version from this video.

Results from the PhotoDays 2023 demo images

October 23, 2023/in blog/by Frank Doorhof

In todays blogpost some of the images I shot during the Photodays 2023 on our booth.
Remember that these images were shot in a very short period and where I have more attention for the explanation and the audience than thinking about the perfect shot.

But Nadine and Felisa were so awesome I just had to share the results, hope you enjoy them too.
And I could not resist to also bring a prop 😀

Strobes : Geekoto
Backgrounds : Clickbackdrops
Modifiers : Rogue magnetic system and Flashbender
Tethering : IQwire 10 mtr to iPad Pro running Cascable
Of course edited on BenQ monitors 😀

A totally free 2 hour tutorial with Nadine and awesome lighting techniques “Surprise”

October 19, 2023/in blog, Visions and technique, Webinars and instructional videos/by Frank Doorhof

Digital Classroom: Surprise

In today’s blog post the results from the latest digital classroom episode.

The theme this time was “Surprise” and when the model/stylist is Nadine… well you know it’s going to be interesting.

In the almost 2 hour free tutorial, I take you through several lighting setups, explain the techniques, and how to go from okay to wow.
Of course, we are using setups and gear that are easy to recreate/afford yourself.

During the broadcast I’m using the Geekoto hybrid strobes with our Rogue magnetic system and flashbender and of course the brand new Geekoto foldable softbox.

The link is below the images.
Do remember that these are shot during a live stream, so don’t expect perfect images of course.